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Need a pick-me-up? Don’t miss out on this National Puppy Day cuteness

Ready for cuteness overload? Thursday is National Puppy Day, and there is no shortage of adorable pups to spread smiles.

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It’s a day to “celebrate the magic and unconditional love that puppies bring to our lives,” according to the National Puppy Day website. And it’s a day to “help save orphaned puppies across the globe” and spread awareness about puppy mills, www.nationalpuppyday.com says. Find some Sacramento-area options for adopting puppies below.

In the meantime, check out some of the heartwarming photos and videos spreading across social media (and check back later for new additions).



Looking to bring a puppy into your family? Here are a few area resources for adoption:

Front Street Animal Shelter: 2127 Front St., Sacramento; 916-808-7387

Sacramento County Animal Care: 3839 Bradshaw Road, Sacramento; 916-368-7387

Sacramento SPCA: 6201 Florin Perkins Road, Sacramento; 916-383-7387

Placer SPCA: 150 Corporation Yard Road, Roseville; 916-782-7722

Placer County Animal Services Center: 11232 B Ave., Auburn; 530-886-5540

This story was originally published March 23, 2017 at 11:44 AM with the headline "Need a pick-me-up? Don’t miss out on this National Puppy Day cuteness."

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